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enDepartment of Justice Files Complaint Against New York Company to Stop Distribution of Adulterated Dietary Supplements https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-files-complaint-against-new-york-company-stop-distribution-adulterated
The United States filed a civil complaint to stop a Long Island company from marketing adulterated dietary supplements, the Department of Justice today announced. Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400May 23, 201912c41ee2-03ef-4af9-8c30-56be7963c4ebDistrict Court Orders Illinois Compounding Company and Two Executives to Comply with Drug Safety Standardshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/district-court-orders-illinois-compounding-company-and-two-executives-comply-drug-safety
A federal court entered a consent decree of permanent injunction requiring a multi-site outsourcing compounding pharmacy, headquartered in Illinois, to comply with provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) while manufacturing, holding, and distributing drugs.Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400May 22, 201972dbe915-aa41-4f1b-939a-d4f21aa3b223District Court Enters Permanent Injunction Against Texas Compounding Pharmacy and Its Owners to Prevent Distribution of Adulterated Drugshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/district-court-enters-permanent-injunction-against-texas-compounding-pharmacy-and-its-owners
A federal court entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against defendants Pharm D Solutions LLC (Pharm D); Luis R. De Leon, co-owner and Pharmacist-in-Charge; and Juan C. De Leon, co-owner and pharmacist, the Department of Justice announced today. The injunction permanently enjoins the defendants from distributing adulterated, misbranded, and unapproved new drugs in violation of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400May 22, 201965c80332-d0a6-4b25-b49d-fca010e7c84eSecond Defendant Pleads Guilty in Multimillion Dollar Prize Promotion Scam Affecting Elderly Victimshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/second-defendant-pleads-guilty-multimillion-dollar-prize-promotion-scam-affecting-elderly
A second defendant charged with operating a multimillion mass-mailing fraud scheme pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 14, in federal court on Long Island, the Department of Justice announced.Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400May 14, 2019f10207a7-e7cf-4fa6-9f09-739493f1ca4dJustice Department Files Action to Enjoin Texas Doctors From Illegally Prescribing Highly Addictive Opioids and Other Controlled Substances https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-files-action-enjoin-texas-doctors-illegally-prescribing-highly-addictive
The Department of Justice’s Civil Division and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas announced an action today to stop two Texas doctors from unlawfully prescribing powerful opioids linked to abuse and diversion. To protect the public, the United States sought and the court granted immediate relief through a temporary restraining order.Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400May 10, 201996f56311-af75-4f91-900a-74529796cb99Department of Justice Opposes Unfair Attorney Fee Arrangement in Class Action Settlement Involving Dial Soaphttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-opposes-unfair-attorney-fee-arrangement-class-action-settlement-involving
The Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest today arguing that a proposed class action settlement involving hand soap would afford little value to consumers while handsomely compensating attorneys.Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400May 10, 20199126b1fb-6eef-45a7-b264-2cf4b64a6af7Michigan Man Sentenced for Unlawfully Importing and Distributing Misbranded Drugshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/michigan-man-sentenced-unlawfully-importing-and-distributing-misbranded-drugs
Matthew Dailey, 36, of Royal Oak, Michigan, was sentenced today to two years in prison for illegally importing kratom—a powerful psychoactive substance—and selling it unlawfully through unapproved claims that it could treat serious diseases and medical conditions, including opiate withdrawal symptoms, the Department of Justice announced.
Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400May 8, 20191cb1ebd6-f74e-4807-b023-245e67f24087Peruvian Man Pleads Guilty to Operating Spanish-Speaking Call Center that Threatened and Extorted U.S. Consumershttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/peruvian-man-pleads-guilty-operating-spanish-speaking-call-center-threatened-and-extorted-us
A resident of Lima, Peru, pleaded guilty today to extortion for operating call centers that threatened Spanish-speaking victims in the United States, the Justice Department and U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced.Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400May 8, 2019a6190bb9-1219-45fc-9448-2a07f5e8189fOperators of Arizona Business Charged in Telemarketing-Related Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme Aimed at Senior Citizenshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/operators-arizona-business-charged-telemarketing-related-fraud-and-identity-theft-scheme
Two owners of an Arizona business were charged in an indictment unsealed today for overseeing a scheme to forge hundreds of thousands of counterfeit documents containing improperly obtained personal information, primarily relating to senior citizens, which they allegedly sold to their clients, who then allegedly provided this information to telemarketers.Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400April 25, 20190afbd509-a40e-45e1-aedb-c98e5defa1adAluminum Extrusion Manufacturer Agrees to Pay Over $46 Million for Defrauding Customers, Including the United States, in Connection with Test Result Falsification Schemehttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/aluminum-extrusion-manufacturer-agrees-pay-over-46-million-defrauding-customers-including
An Oregon aluminum extrusion manufacturer has agreed to pay $46 million to NASA, the Department of Defense, and others to resolve criminal charges and civil claims relating to a 19-year fraud scheme that included falsifying thousands of certifications for aluminum extrusions provided to hundreds of customers. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400April 23, 201977dfb830-b008-446d-89e9-4e6200cfe975Proposed Class Action Settlement Involving Lenny & Larry’s Cookies Amended to Give Consumers More Value https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/proposed-class-action-settlement-involving-lenny-larry-s-cookies-amended-give-consumers-more
Following objections raised by the United States and others, the parties in a class action matter involving Lenny & Larry’s cookies filed an amended proposed settlement that would direct additional value toward consumer plaintiffs, the Department of Justice today announced. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400April 16, 20192bd4a24c-3b18-4c7d-853d-7fd9ba52468dFour Extradited from Peru for Operating Spanish-Speaking Call Centers that Extorted U.S. Consumershttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/four-extradited-peru-operating-spanish-speaking-call-centers-extorted-us-consumers
Four Peruvian residents have been extradited to the United States, where they stand accused of operating a large-scale extortion scheme from 2012 through 2015, the Justice Department and U.S. Postal Inspection Service today announced. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400April 16, 2019c2201614-95bd-4277-be60-becabf30171aFormer CEO Convicted of Defrauding Food and Drug Administration and Distributing Adulterated Drugshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-ceo-convicted-defrauding-food-and-drug-administration-and-distributing-adulterated
A jury yesterday convicted Paul J. Elmer, the former CEO and owner of Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Pharmakon), of conspiracy to defraud the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and nine counts of adulterating drugs, the Department of Justice announced today. Pharmakon was a Noblesville, Indiana, drug compounding facility.Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400April 11, 2019791500cb-60b5-41a5-9b82-98c457ec236fIndivior Inc. Indicted for Fraudulently Marketing Prescription Opioidhttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/indivior-inc-indicted-fraudulently-marketing-prescription-opioid
A federal grand jury sitting in Abingdon, Virginia, has indicted Indivior Inc. (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals Inc.) and Indivior PLC (Indivior) for engaging in an illicit nationwide scheme to increase prescriptions of Suboxone Film, an opioid drug used in the treatment of opioid addiction, the Department of Justice announced.Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400April 9, 2019c48289e2-e8c6-4310-941f-ecaa08b5bb98Two Corporate Executives Indicted in First-Ever Criminal Prosecution for Failure to Report Under Consumer Product Safety Acthttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/two-corporate-executives-indicted-first-ever-criminal-prosecution-failure-report-under
A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday against two corporate executives for their roles in a scheme involving defective and dangerous consumer products, the Department of Justice announced.Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400March 29, 2019f4984781-bbd5-4ea3-8d94-7614e19215f5Chinese Citizen Sentenced in Scheme to Sell Mislabeled Dietary Supplementshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/chinese-citizen-sentenced-scheme-sell-mislabeled-dietary-supplements
“Consumers are entitled to trust that dietary supplements products accurately identify their ingredients,” said Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt for the Department of Justice’s Civil Division. “We will vigorously pursue and prosecute those who attempt to circumvent the law by falsely identifying the substances they import into the United States.”Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400March 19, 2019dc2e772b-2ebd-4cc7-9cde-dfb9a72cbc64Six Individuals and Two Companies Charged in Illegal Dietary Supplement Schemehttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/six-individuals-and-two-companies-charged-illegal-dietary-supplement-scheme
Six people and two Florida corporations were charged in an indictment for their roles in a scheme to distribute illegal dietary supplements, the Department of Justice announced today.Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400March 13, 2019214dae20-9f3d-452e-85fe-e234740f9300Five Individuals and Two Companies Plead Guilty to Felony Charges in Multimillion Dollar Scheme to Fraudulently Sell Popular Dietary Supplementshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-individuals-and-two-companies-plead-guilty-felony-charges-multimillion-dollar-scheme
Five individual defendants and two companies pleaded guilty in Dallas to felony charges in connection with a scheme to fraudulently sell workout supplements, the Department of Justice announced today. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400March 13, 20199741c056-cfaa-4d14-bd98-bb66203a4b16District Court Enters Permanent Injunction Against Texas Compounding Pharmacy and its Owner to Prevent Distribution of Adulterated Drugshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/district-court-enters-permanent-injunction-against-texas-compounding-pharmacy-and-its-owner
“Doctors and patients must be able to rely on the safety and quality of drugs produced by compounding pharmacies,” said Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “The Department of Justice will continue to work with FDA to enforce the provisions of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.”Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400March 13, 201994cb3c02-0bd5-45b3-bb09-3970cd13a8ceJustice Department Files First of its Kind Action to Stop Tennessee Pharmacies’ Unlawful Dispensing of Opioids https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-files-first-its-kind-action-stop-tennessee-pharmacies-unlawful-dispensing
“Pharmacies and pharmacists have a legal obligation to dispense controlled substances properly, so as not to put patients’ health at risk,” said Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt for the Department of Justice’s Civil Division. “The Department of Justice will use every available tool to stop individuals and entities responsible for the improper distribution of controlled substances.” Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500February 8, 201990291833-c556-440a-ac45-20fb7b4fbfd7District Court Enters Permanent Injunction Against Pennsylvania Compounding Pharmacy and its Owner to Prevent Adulteration Of Drugshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/district-court-enters-permanent-injunction-against-pennsylvania-compounding-pharmacy-and-its
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500February 7, 2019ed733104-491f-49a6-b032-a3f314d5861cDepartment of Justice Files Amicus Brief Opposing Unfair Class Action “Coupon” Settlementhttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-files-amicus-brief-opposing-unfair-class-action-coupon-settlement
“Under the Class Action Fairness Act, the Department of Justice plays an important role in reviewing the reasonableness and adequacy of proposed class action settlements,” said Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Jesse Panuccio. “Settlements such as this one raise serious fairness concerns by awarding class members only illusory relief while the lawyers bringing the lawsuit are awarded substantial fees. We will continue to scrutinize such proposed settlements to ensure they comport with the law and are fair, reasonable, and adequate.”Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500February 4, 20195e27eea5-9ab8-4347-a26d-e22e4e74dd31Chinese Citizens Sentenced in Scheme to Sell Mislabeled Dietary Supplementshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/chinese-citizens-sentenced-scheme-sell-mislabeled-dietary-supplements
“Americans must be able to trust that the products they consume are safe,” said Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt for the Department of Justice’s Civil Division. “This case shows that we will continue to prosecute those who attempt to import dangerous ingredients into the United States.”Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500December 20, 2018c3e5abf6-67da-4ba8-b33b-bd9067db22e6Deputy Assistant Attorney General James M. Burnham Delivers Remarks to the 2018 Food and Drug Law Institute Conference https://www.justice.gov/opa/speech/deputy-assistant-attorney-general-james-m-burnham-delivers-remarks-2018-food-and-drug-law
Thank you, Laura, for the kind introduction, and thank you to the Food and Drug Law Institute for hosting me here today. This is an exciting time in the food and drug space and it’s wonderful to have the chance to come speak with you all.Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500December 14, 201801f9ff80-eb34-4a4f-803e-25c0d5d3c1c3Florida Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Role in Mail Fraud Scheme That Victimized Seniorshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/florida-man-sentenced-46-months-prison-role-mail-fraud-scheme-victimized-seniors
“The Department of Justice will pursue those who defraud Americans through false promises and fraudulent schemes,” said Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt for the Department of Justice’s Civil Division. “Schemes like this often target the elderly and vulnerable, and shutting them down remains a top priority for the Department.”Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500December 10, 201895888344-f11b-40e1-af72-1a2a29525438